Carolyn Linda Jefferson Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Carolyn Linda Jefferson

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Carolyn Jefferson, who departed this life on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sylvester, Georgia. Brother Dan Johnson will deliver the Discourse. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery. Due to the protocols and procedures of the Kingdom Hall, the services will not be streamed Facebook Live.

Mrs. Carolyn Linda Davis Jefferson, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie and Pearlie Mae Render Davis, was born on October 20, 1956 in Cordele, Georgia. She was the ninth of nine children.

Carolyn attended school in the Worth County Public School System. She was employed at Pine Shadows Retirement Manor until her health began to decline.

On November 17, 1976, Carolyn married Wesley Lee Jefferson. In this union seven children were born and two bonus daughters. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was loved by so many. Carolyn loved her flowers, so her family made sure she received her flowers throughout her life.

Carolyn became a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Sylvester, Georgia, in 1987.

Carolyn transitioned from this life to Eternal Rest on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Bryce Williams, Trayvion Jefferson, Martavion Jones; three sisters, Barbara Jean Smith, Mary Lee Brown, Myrtice Law; two brothers, Oscar Davis and Tommy Lee Davis.

Carolyn leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted husband, Wesley Jefferson; four daughters, Michelle (Antonio, Sr.) Williams, Katrina Jefferson, Marilyn (Ken) Ransom, Angela Jones; five sons, Wesley (Stacy) Davis, Eric Jefferson, Anthony Jefferson, Tony (Porsha) Jefferson, Cedrick (Taylor) Jefferson; nineteen grandchildren, DonTerrius, Khalia, Antonio Jr., Ashton, Ace, Jared, Mason, Aliyah, Micheal, Tony Jr., Destiny, Lakedria, JaLiyah, Kamari, Lakendra, Shakenda, Jermoris, Jeremy, Jalen; a sister, Louise (Eddie) Byron; two brothers, Willie Davis, Charles Davis; a very special friends that she loved like a sister, Rachel Gordon; and a host of great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. -Nick & Ashley (Butts) Rogers

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Prayers and condolences to the family and friends!
To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD!
Semper Fi! Kevin and Candita Stanley Leesburg Ga

The Brown family sends our deepest condolences to The Jefferson family.

My sincere condolences to the Jefferson family!!!

Rest Peacefully Mrs.Jefferson. Take your eternal rest 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

You are missed each and every day for you were someone special who meant more than words can say Love 💕 my heart and my prayers goes out to the family love always Kyndrea Taylor

Praying for peace healing and understanding

A beautiful soul that will be sorely missed. Praying for everyone that feels Carolyn's absence.

A beautiful soul ❤️ She will be missed

Carolyn was such a beautiful person. I worked with her for many years. She always wore a smile on her face. She will be missed. My condolences to you Michelle and your entire family. I love you!!
Brenda Womack Hamilton

Carolyn was such a beautiful person. I worked with her for many years. She always wore a smile on her face. She will be missed. My condolences to you Michelle and your entire family. I love you!!

Praying for the Jefferson family and friends. May God give you all the strength to get through.
Regina Burse and family

You will truly be missed Auntie Love you always Tasha aka Tootie

Sending love and condolences to the Jefferson family. Rena Griggs

Sending my thoughts love and condolences to the family

love, prayers and deepest sympathy for the family!🩷 -Cajah Wilcher

My deepest sympathy for the family

I love you Ma Carolyn. Rest on until we meet again. Your loving son Ronald Crapp

The Grant family sends their condolences. Your entire family are in our prayers.

We are praying for the family. Mrs. Cynthia Porter

The Jefferson family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Semper Fi! Kevin and Candita Stanley Leesburg, Ga

Ms. Carolyn was a great friend and coworker. My Condolences to the Family. Rose McCullors Sutton

I'm going to miss you so much beautiful 💜 you've been in my life for so long and the love you shown for our family is remarkable. The bond you and my mother had was unbreakable, those memories will last a lifetime. Take your rest ma, we'll see you in the morning 💜

Love Tangelneka

I love you ma. You welcomed me into your family over thirty years ago and you have been my second mom every since. Life just won't be the same without. Always know I'm gonna be here for dad and my brothers and sisters. Take you rest sweet lady til we meet again. 😢😔😘